The Octopus is a Dual-Matrix synthesizer containing one Matrix for Oscillator/Filter frequency modulation synthesis and another Matrix for general modulation. The key component for building a sound is the instrument’s 8 oscillators, Sampler, 2 filters and 32 envelopes. These components are all it needs to create anything from classic “old school” FM timbres to complex sounds far beyond those possible with conventional FM synthesis. Editing the Octopus is a breeze, because all controls are located on a single panel which is always on view, so you can see at a glance any synth parameter.

The Octopus is build in collaboration with Maxx Claster.

The Dual Matrix Synthesizer

Hybrid Frequency Modulation and Sampling synthesisopends vast new soundscapes with 10 modulation sources and 8 modulation destinations350 excellent presets in a wide range of styles made by Nico Herz, Pro-Sounds, Summa, and Tim Conrardy.full cross-modulation, adjustable feedback for every oscillator8 additive oscillators using sample-based or user defined waveformsTwo independent multimode filters, are available as FM sourcesUp to 32 envelopes with multiple, syncable segments, freerun, loop and adjustable slopesGraphical envelope editor with sophisticated editing functionsEnvelopes can be used to modulate a wide range of parameters including amplitude, mix, panning, pitch, frequency, phase, cutoff and resonance of filtersStereo effects section with 4 effects (Parametric EQ, Chorus, Delay and Reverb)Two step sequencers each with up to 32 steps each12 voice polyphonic